Which summer program to accept?

Pre-College Issues Summer Programs
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<p>S is a h.s. junior, wants to major in engineering, and has been accepted to 2 summer programs. However, the dates conflict, so he must choose between the two programs.</p>

<p>One is a 6 week paid internship at NASA, working with a NASA engineer mentor on a research project. The other is a 3 week program (Engineering Summer Academy) offered by OSU, where he would earn college credit for an engineering honors course. </p>

<p>The Engineering Summer Academy would definately give him a "jump-start" on college, but the NASA opportunity would be a great practical experience.
Any thoughts on which would be more beneficial?</p>

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<p>definitely NASA internship. internship is almost always better than taking courses. plus, NASA is a national level agency while OSU is just state. id say NASA internship is better if you consider either credentials or finance.</p>

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<p>Nasa .</p>

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<p>I'd go with NASA as well. But which does your son want to do?</p>

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<p>So many people would kill to intern at NASA. It's a great choice for a future Engineering major. Colleges like to see practical practice, especially when it involves NASA.</p>

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<p>if i was in your son's shoe, i would definitely want to do the NASA</p>

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<p>NASA. OMG. NASA for sure. No question...</p>

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<p>He really wants to do the NASA program. And it certainly sounds like its the best of the two. Thanks for all the input.</p>

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<p>So many kids do summer courses at colleges but how many get to intern at NASA?!?! Congrats to your S and hope he has fun with either option he choses.</p>

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<p>NASA times a billion!!! not a choice... choose NASA</p>

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<p>He made his decision and has accepted the NASA program offer. Thanks for all the replies.</p>